List of Community Events
Oregon Koto-kai – Feb. 3rd
After 9 years of playing mostly solo, it was my 2011 New Year’s Resolution to form a koto ensemble group. Now in 2012 my wish is coming true as I have been most fortunate to find a wonderful group of hard working koto players and we have formed as an ensemble group called “Oregon Koto-kai”, [...]
Congressional Gold Medal Reception – Feb. 26th
On November 2, the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to our veterans of World War II from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service by U.S. House Speaker John Boehner. Over 300 veterans were in attendance along with thousands of widows, family and friends to mark this once [...]
Shinnenkai 2012 – January 14th
Shinnenkai 2012 Come ring in the New Year with JETAA! New Year’s Day may be behind us, but it’s not truly the New Year until you’ve celebrated it with JETAA. This year we are having our Shinnenkai at D.J.K., a Korean restaurant in Beaverton that is easily accessible from the MAX via the Beaverton TC [...]
J-Kaiwa – Feb 3rd @ Lucky Lab
J-Kaiwa returns to the Hawthorne Lucky Lab at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd!
Osechi Ryori Prep: Volunteers Needed. Dec 30 & 31
It is almost New Year’s and this is a friendly reminder of the traditional Japanese New Year’s food box – Osechi Ryori. We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our New Year’s jubako, the three layered box of special foods. The boxes are a fundraiser that keeps our New Year’s food traditions alive, [...]
Mochitsuki 2012 – Jan. 29th
Mochitsuki 2012 – Year of the Dragon Event Details Mochitsuki, the yearly event celebrating Portland’s Japanese community is coming on January 29th and JETAA Portland will be there along food vendors, stage performers and a host of other fun things to check out. Sunday, January 29, 2012 Scottish Rite Center 1512 SW Morrison Street Click [...]
Reverse Culture Shock Workshop Nov. 20th
Re-Entry and Reverse Culture Shock Workshop Recently returned from Japan? Re-entry not quite what you thought it would be? It is common to experience feelings of confusion, sadness, isolation and/or missing Japan. Come meet others navigating the same challenges and learn adjustment strategies. This free workshop is led by JET alumni and counselors who have [...]
Tunes of Japan Networking Event 12/2
JETAA Portland is pleased to invite you to ‘”Tunes of Japan,” a networking and music event.
When: Friday, December 2, 6pm – 8:30pm
Where: Shigezo Portland – 1005 Southwest Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205-2433
Nov. 12th Bookclub – Shipwrecks
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12th 2011 Location: Jade Teahouse & Patisserie (7912 SE 13th, Portland, OR 97203) Time: 1:00pm Title: Shipwrecks by Akira Yoshimura You can check availability of Book Club titles by visiting the following websites: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com Powell’s Books: http://www.powells.com/ Multnomah County Library: http://www.multcolib.org/ Clackamas County Library: http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/lib/ Washington County Library: http://www.wccls.org/ Visit the Book Club page for more [...]
J-Kaiwa – Nov. 4th @ Lucky Lab
WHEN: Friday, November 4th, 7-9:00 p.m. WHERE: Lucky Lab Brew Pub – Hawthorne (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd) NIJIKAI: ?? Whether you are pera pera or your nihongo knowledge is sukoshi dake, all are welcome. Get more details here.
The Portland Chapter of JETAA (The JET Program Alumni Association) was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by the program participants. JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the other countries participating in the program.
